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Glenna and Lawrence Shapiro Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Santa Clarita, California · EIN 271672582

Glenna and Lawrence Shapiro Family Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Clarita, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $68,700 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $42,500 the year before.

100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$42,5005$2.3 million
2024$68,7005$2.6 million

How to apply

Glenna and Lawrence Shapiro Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Glenna and Lawrence Shapiro Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$38,700
Utah3$30,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
SCVTV
Valencia, CA
Community media center -$20,000
Bridge to Home
Santa Clarita, CA
Assistance for interim housing for homeless residents$18,700
Utah Food Bank
SLC, UT
Dontaion to go towards distribution of food to 149 partner agencies in utah$15,000
CCS Utah
SLC, UT
Dining hall, food and day shelter , essential services$7,500
SSP Jewish Family Service
SLC, UT
Essential services, food and support to those in need$7,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Glenna and Lawrence Shapiro Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Glenna and Lawrence Shapiro Family Foundation give?

$68,700 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.

Who runs Glenna and Lawrence Shapiro Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Susan Shapiro (Director), Steven Shapiro (Director) and David Shapiro (Director).

What does Glenna and Lawrence Shapiro Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and housing and homelessness.

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